The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,100
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 3.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.44 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
135.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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