The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 24,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 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
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.5 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CPT*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
661 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
89 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
