The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1KP
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 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft