The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 30,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1502
1821
2021
1799 mm
Width
1821 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1502 mm
2620
4258
2540
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.61 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
217 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
496 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
