The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,300

€ 24,700

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.36 %

General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.12 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L