The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 24,300

€ 25,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %

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

6-speed manual 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 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