The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 21,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
