The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 20,100
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.22 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
633 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
111 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
