The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 22,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
71.9
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
99.4
168.8
101.5
165.5
168.8 in
Length
165.5 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
727 mi
Range
241 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
