The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 23,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
