The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
16
Generation
AU
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

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft