The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 19,600
€ 34,400
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 20 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
1621
1759
1946
1421
1748
1934
1759 mm
Width
1748 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2660
4239
4204 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
16.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.13 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
589 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
575 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
