The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 21,300

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.99 %

General
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTD
56 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTD
739 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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