The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft