The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 34,400
 BMW 130i (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.53 %
BMW 130i (07 - 09)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
28 mpg
BMW 130i
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
117 mi
Range
397 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft