The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 21,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.09 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
