The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 29,900
€ 35,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.7
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.57 %
General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
397 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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














