The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 24,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.19 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 114i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
