The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 20,600
€ 27,300
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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
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
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
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
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
670 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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
