The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,800
€ 22,100
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.7
166.9
99.9
168.4
166.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.13 %
General
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
