The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
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 BluePerformance is 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.4 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L