The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
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 DPF
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
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 DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
