The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,500

€ 26,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.37 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft