The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 18,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1492
1799
2027
1488
1825
2021
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1492 mm
Height
1488 mm
2620
4258
2524
4288
4258 mm
Length
4288 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.52 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
496 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
