The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 23,700

€ 24,800
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 considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
AU
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 SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
53 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
777 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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