The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 23,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.09 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.42 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
