The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
455 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft