The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
28.47 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
56 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft