The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 37,200
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 35,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
E87
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 GTI Clubsport
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.54 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft