The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,500
€ 25,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
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
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.76 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
661 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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 TSI
144 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
