The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 20,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BMW 118d is 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.55 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
704 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
