The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 29,900
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 130i is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.58 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft