The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 36,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1K
Generation
E81
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
570 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 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
