The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 130i is 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.38 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft