The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CXS*
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 BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft