The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 20,100
€ 25,200
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
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 1.9 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.9 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.58 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
AU
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 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).
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
