The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.21 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1K
Generation
CD
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 eTSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 eTSI
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 eTSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft