The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.6 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft