The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 23,600
€ 26,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.98 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
384 mi
Range
595 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
89 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
