The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1491 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.87 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
55 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L