The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,900
€ 22,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.8 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.3 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.3
99
162.6
165.3 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
380 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
