The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 45,300
€ 36,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
475 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
