The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.55 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft