The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
