The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 22,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.6
99.4
168.8
167.6 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.51 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
610 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
