The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
1786
2048
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4199 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg  ( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
7.1 kg
39 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
257 mi
Range
256 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L