The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 17,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘ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.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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 (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
4255 mm
Length
4278 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.24 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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