The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,700
 BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 28,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.88 %
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft