The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 38,000
€ 21,400
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.57 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F20
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.04 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
