The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 20,900
€ 25,600
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 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.7 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
7.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.19 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
462 mi
Range
257 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 TSI
140.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
413 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
