The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 130i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft