The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,400
 BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower 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 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %
BMW 120d (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
788 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 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