The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 31,800
€ 21,600
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.07 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
