The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 34,200
€ 22,700
€ 34,200
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 123d is 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.78 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
576 mi
Range
241 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
144.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
