The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 31,200
€ 23,400
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4329
2578
4204
4329 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.41 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
290 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
7.96 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
