The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 28,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.04 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
