The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 25,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.11 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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