The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 35,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
30 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
