The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 23,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
99.9
168.4
167.6 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.26 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
