The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 44,500
€ 21,300
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 M135i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.04 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
431 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW M135i
431 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 M135i
142.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
