The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.57 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft