The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 27,600
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.55 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
