The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 23,900
€ 33,300
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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
170.2
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 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
