The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 24,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 New Beetle 2.0 is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.6
162.6 in
Length
167.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.58 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
598 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
98.5 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
