The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,200
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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.96 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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