The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 22,700

€ 20,700

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.37 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
30 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft