The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel and the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft