The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,900
 BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 32,500
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 VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
AU
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
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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