The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 23,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.19 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
62 mpg
33 mpg
highway
78 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
