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 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
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
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
