The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 23,700

€ 25,400

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4329
4204 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.4 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
10.3 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118i
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
241 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L