The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 21,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1482
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
2629
4270
2578
4199
4270 mm
Length
4199 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
293 kg
18.14 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CHG*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
134 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
290 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
93 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
e-Golf
188 MPGe
23 MPGe
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
170 mi
Range
257 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
43 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
e-Golf
43 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
















