The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 34,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 is 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
4329
4204 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
579 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
581 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
