The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

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

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 BMT
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft