The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 37,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 7.7 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1488
1825
2021
1421
1748
1934
1825 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1488 mm
Height
1421 mm
2524
4288
2660
4239
4288 mm
Length
4239 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.22 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
315 NM
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
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
5.69 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
633 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
