The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 23,200
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.8 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
E87
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.67 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
