The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 21,300
€ 21,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1488
1825
2021
1480
1786
2048
1825 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1488 mm
Height
1480 mm
2524
4288
2578
4199
4288 mm
Length
4199 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.1 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
814 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BMT
86.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
