The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 37,300
€ 21,600
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4329
2578
4204
4329 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.56 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
