The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 23,400

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
63.8
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.23 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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