The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 30,300
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1825 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4288 mm
Length
4255 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
181 kg
12.47 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

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
6-speed manual 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
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
138 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
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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