The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.7 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
241 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
108 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).
144.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft