The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 26,600

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft