The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 23,300
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 slightly. The Golf 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.45 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 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
104 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft