The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
21.17 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
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1012 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft