The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,200
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.76 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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