The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 24,200
€ 35,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.3 in
99.9
168.4
104.7
166.4
168.4 in
Length
166.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
