The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 23,700
€ 21,900
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 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.5
71.2
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
165.5
168.4 in
Length
165.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
551 mi
Range
241 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
144.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
