The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 21,500

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.71 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
29 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
422 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft