The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 36,400
€ 18,000
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.9
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
17.5 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
