The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 TSI is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.96 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L