The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
30 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
621 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft