The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,300
€ 25,800
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.4 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
170.4
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 1.4 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.71 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 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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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
