The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 36,400

€ 28,300

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1480
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4239
2578
4199
4239 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.83 %

General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.65 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 130i
34 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
397 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L