The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
647 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft