The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 27,300
€ 27,500
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 TSI is just 2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1486
1808
2021
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1486 mm
Height
1492 mm
2537
4278
2620
4258
4278 mm
Length
4258 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.88 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
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
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
634 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
