The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
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 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

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

Engine

BMW 120d
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
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
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft