The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 25,800

€ 35,700

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.51 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
542 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
350 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L