The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft