The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 26,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 118d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
