The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.83 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
E81
Generation
1K
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 Golf GTD
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft