The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,100
€ 24,700
€ 29,100
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 DPF is 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.38 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
