The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 20,900
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,300
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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.44 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
89 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).
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft