The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 34,400
€ 30,900
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 130i is an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.38 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
