The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 21,300

€ 23,600
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 Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1491
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4255
2578
4199
4255 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.38 %

General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
63 mpg
city
23 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
797 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
257 mi
Golf 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).
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L