The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft