The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 20,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.59 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
