The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,100

€ 27,300

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft