The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 31,700
€ 34,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
1481
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.69 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
485 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Performance
121.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
