The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 44,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 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 M135i
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW M135i
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
