The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 25,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.75 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
