The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 23,600

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 5.1 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.6
99
162.6
167.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.98 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
AU
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
384 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
168.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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