The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft