The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 21,300
€ 30,900
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 12 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
1480
1786
2048
1434
1799
2081
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1480 mm
Height
1434 mm
2578
4199
2670
4319
4199 mm
Length
4319 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
74 mpg
BMW 116d
23 mpg
city
63 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
257 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
