The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 18,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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