The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 20,900

€ 44,400
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. The Golf R is 6.4 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1465
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2626
4263
2578
4199
4263 mm
Length
4199 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.16 %

General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
297 bhp
97 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
144 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
31 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
482 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf R
482 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L