The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,800
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 slightly. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.08 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
482 mi
Golf 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft