The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.84 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft