The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 33,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1486
1808
2021
1430
1751
1933
1808 mm
Width
1751 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1486 mm
Height
1430 mm
2537
4278
2660
4227
4278 mm
Length
4227 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 130i
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
670 mi
Range
358 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
