The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 19,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
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 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.86 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
42 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
