The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 18,100
€ 20,900
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 and the Golf 1.6 BiFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.79 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
