The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
697 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 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
