The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 23,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
56 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
814 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
