The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.7 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft