The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 23,900
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.6 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
526 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
