The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 45,200
€ 21,300
€ 45,200
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 M140i is 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1411
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1411 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.03 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
414 mi
Range
257 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 M140i
147.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
