The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 20,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.44 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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