The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 34,400
€ 23,400
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1421
1748
1934
1491
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2660
4239
2620
4255
4239 mm
Length
4255 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.76 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.56 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
83 mpg
BMW 130i
34 mpg
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
397 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
