The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 39,300
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.8
165.3 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.22 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
266 hp
Golf R
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
