The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 28,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.83 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
