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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.4
165.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.56 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
