The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 21,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
AU
Generation
9C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
372 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
372 mi
New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
