The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 20,900

€ 25,100
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 CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.3
166.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.17 %

General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
111 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

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
542 mi
Range
257 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft