The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 37,300
€ 24,700
€ 37,300
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 12.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.25 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
