The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 27,500
€ 29,100
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 DPF is 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.94 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
