The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 27,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.6
100
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %
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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
