The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 25,100

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.2
165.3 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.17 %

General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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