The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 35,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.98 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E87
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
