The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 25,300
€ 34,400
€ 25,300
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 Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
