The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 27,600

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.36 %

General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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