The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 34,400
BMW 130i (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 130i (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.29 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft