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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
BMW 120i
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 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
