The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,300
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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
135.7 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 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