The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 26,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.3
100
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.33 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
877 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
