The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 inches longer, an inch 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.8 in
Length
167.6 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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