The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft