The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft