The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 23,000
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is just 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
2620
4255
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.53 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
108 bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
67 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
