The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 24,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.6
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.87 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
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
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
