The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 17,000
€ 33,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
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
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
16.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
358 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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
