The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft