The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
€ 23,000
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 118i is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.27 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
