The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 21,300
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI and the Golf 1.6 BiFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1480
1786
2048
1480
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4199
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.64 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
645 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
135.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
