The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,900
€ 28,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
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 OPF ACT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
