The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 37,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
510 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
