The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 22,700

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.21 %

General
Golf Plus 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
97 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
24 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
670 mi
Range
241 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 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