The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 TSI ACT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI 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 ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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