The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
633 mi
Range
241 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
