The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,000
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

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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
3283 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.99 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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