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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW M140i
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 M140i
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 M140i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
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
