The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft