The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 20,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
101.5
165.3
162.6 in
Length
165.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.22 %
General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
633 mi
Range
257 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111 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).
135.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
