The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 37,600

€ 32,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.25 %

General
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.89 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft