The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 23,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.77 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
