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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 120i
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 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.99 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
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
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
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
