The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft