The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 29,400
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.72 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
