The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 34,400
€ 21,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
61 mpg
city
23 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
818 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
