The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 19,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
167.6
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
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.89 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
