The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 27,000
€ 19,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2859 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.22 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
CD
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
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
