The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 27,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
