The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft