The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,600
€ 26,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.6
71.9
79.6
58.7
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
99.4
168.8
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.92 %
General
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
