The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 33,600
€ 31,700
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.69 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
358 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
