The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 20,900
€ 19,800
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 slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.92 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CHG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
144 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 Plus 1.6
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
