The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 120i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.4 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft