The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 43,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
306 hp
Golf R
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
30 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
495 mi
Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
