The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 19,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 120i is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
144 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
