The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. The Beetle 1.4 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
