The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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 118d
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.24 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft