The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 BiFuel is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft