The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 31,800

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.73 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
506 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L