The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 36,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
1482
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2660
4239
4270 mm
Length
4239 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.67 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.65 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
5.65 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
34 mpg
BMW 130i
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
170 mi
Range
397 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
43 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 e-Golf
43 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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