The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 28,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.54 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
609 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
