The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft