The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 20,900

€ 21,500
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
833 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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