The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 34,400
€ 20,500
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.55 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
397 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
