The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 27,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
