The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 18,000
€ 20,900
€ 18,000
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 the Golf 1.4 and the Golf 1.6 BiFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.93 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1K
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
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
534 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
