The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 32,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.75 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
