The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 32,500
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 32,500
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 GTI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.99 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI
119.4 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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