The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
99.9
168.4
165.5 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
30 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
