The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 33,600
€ 24,700
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMW 130i is 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.72 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.56 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
358 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
