The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
167.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.78 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft