The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 23,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 is 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
