The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 130i
28 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
397 mi
Range
302 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft