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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.4
165.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
