The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 32,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1748
1934
1786 mm
Width
1748 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2660
4239
4199 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 123d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
257 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
508 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
