The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 23,700

€ 24,100

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.28 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
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 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
575 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
575 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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