The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 35,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
1492
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1492 mm
Height
1430 mm
2620
4258
2660
4227
4258 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
647 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
