The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 BiFuel and the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
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
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft