The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.51 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
