The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 23,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
