The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 30,100
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 120d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.76 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft