The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.21 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
600 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
108 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
