The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 27,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.91 %

General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
46 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
670 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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