The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4258 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.49 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
488 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L