The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 23,800
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 130i is 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.68 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.59 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 130i
30 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
350 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
226 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
