The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 28,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.77 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
