The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 24,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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