The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.99 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft