The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 36,400
€ 24,900
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
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
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.87 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
397 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
