The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 21,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.83 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 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
