The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 25,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.9 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
340 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.85 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
