The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 20,900
€ 21,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.8 T
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.92 %
General
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
