The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft