The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft