The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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
2970 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.75 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (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
6-speed manual 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
20.07 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
20.07 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
42 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
42 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
610 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
977 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft