The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 19,200
€ 35,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.42 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
105 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
