The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 33,600

€ 20,900

€ 33,600
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 these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTD is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.63 %

General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
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 GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
690 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
135.7 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft