The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 27,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 120i
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.76 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
F21
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 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 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
