The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.31 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
BMM
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
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

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft