The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
16
Generation
CD
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 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 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 ACT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
595 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
89 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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