The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.8 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft