The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 27,000
€ 19,700
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 considerably. The New Beetle 1.6 is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.86 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
9C
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
647 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
90.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
