The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 35,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
51 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
