The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,900
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.87 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft