The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 17,500
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
*BCA*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
