The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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