The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 26,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1488
1825
2021
1492
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1492 mm
2524
4288
2620
4258
4288 mm
Length
4258 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.37 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
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
121 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
