The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 34,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
16.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.2 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
634 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L













