The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.76 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft