The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.84 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft