The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 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
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
89 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft