The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 20,900
€ 25,200
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 120i is 2.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1430
1751
1933
1480
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4227
2578
4199
4227 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.97 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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9.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.02 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
414 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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 120i
142.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
