The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 17,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.4.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
AU
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
