The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 21,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.41 %

General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft