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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the e-Golf is 2.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
e-Golf
157 MPGe
19 MPGe
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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










