The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 29,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.88 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
51 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
743 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
743 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
