The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 36,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 130i
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 130i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
5.81 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
661 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
