The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 23,400

€ 23,700

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 TDI and the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.23 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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








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