The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,900

€ 22,700

€ 24,900
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %

General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
598 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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