The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1KP
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft