The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 27,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 13 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4329
4199 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120i
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
250 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
257 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
508 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
