The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 19,500

€ 21,900

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.12 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft