The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 26,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
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
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.6
168.4 in
Length
167.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
609 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
