The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 36,900
€ 29,600
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 GTI is an inch shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.12 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
462 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 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
