The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft