The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V (16 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 15,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.9
70.6
78.9
69.3 in
Width
70.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
63.8 in
Height
58.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.17 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
1KP
Generation
ZAF 356
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
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
94 hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
29.79 lb/hp
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
41 mpg
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
545 mi
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
108 kWh
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fiat Tipo 1.4 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data