The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 22,700
€ 30,600
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 these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1KP
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 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
751 mi
Range
241 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
