The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 21,400

€ 34,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.93 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
58 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
814 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
467 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L