The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 36,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
BMW 130i
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
397 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 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
