The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 21,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.5 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
