The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 20,900
€ 19,700
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 2.0 is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
9C
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
393 mi
Range
257 mi
New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 2.0
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
