The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 24,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1488
1825
2021
1491
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
2524
4288
2620
4255
4288 mm
Length
4255 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.63 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
