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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
1K
Generation
E81
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
