The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 24,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.1
71.7
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.22 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
598 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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