The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
1KP
Generation
F20
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
18 mpg
city
60 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft