The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft