The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 27,600
€ 25,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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