The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 35,700
€ 29,600
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 130i is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
