The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 27,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 120d is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
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 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
