The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 17,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
2657 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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
5-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
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
31.63 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft