The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 23,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is just 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4258
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.24 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
496 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L