The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.6 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.73 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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