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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.23 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft