The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 23,700
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.93 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
