The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft