The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 31,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4329
4204 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.84 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
290 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120i
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
697 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
563 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
