The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT is just 2.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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 TSI BMT
125 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L