The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 27,600
€ 21,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.4 TSI is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.08 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
