The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 29,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.2
165.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
