The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 32,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
13.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
13.12 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
516 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
