The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,900

€ 21,400

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.52 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
175 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L