The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 20,900
€ 45,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
297 hp
Golf R
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
475 mi
Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
