The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mpg
city
18 mpg
78 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
144.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft