The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 26,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114d
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 114d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
