The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 38,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 18.7 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1621
1759
1946
1434
1799
2081
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1621 mm
Height
1434 mm
2578
4204
2670
4319
4204 mm
Length
4319 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.74 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
8.5 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 120d
49 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
