The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
99.9
168.4
165.3 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
