The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.81 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
AU
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 BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
