The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.58 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
455 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
