The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft