The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 20,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.5
99
162.6
167.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.46 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
30 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
432 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
432 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
149.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
