The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 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 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.8 in
Length
167.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.63 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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