The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 27,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 120i is 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.55 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.02 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
