The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft