The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 34,800
€ 25,800
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.83 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
310 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.71 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
