The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,700

€ 20,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 2.0.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
63.8
69.3
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
63.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
165.5
99
162.6
165.5 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.29 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
*AZJ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
New Beetle 2.0
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 2.0
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
25 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
364 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
364 mi
New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft