The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 28,600
€ 23,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.18 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
