The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,600
€ 25,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 BMW 114i is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.84 %
General
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.79 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
