The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,700
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 these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
241 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
144.5 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft