The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 30,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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
