The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 21,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 120d is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.23 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
