The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.1 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft