The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 30,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
