The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,400
€ 28,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
712 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
