The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 36,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1486
1808
2021
1421
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1486 mm
Height
1421 mm
2537
4278
2660
4239
4278 mm
Length
4239 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.92 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E81
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
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
5.65 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
551 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
397 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
