The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 21,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.74 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
518 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
135.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
