The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 21,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.56 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
712 mi
Range
257 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
257 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
135.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
