The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft