The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 37,200
€ 27,000
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.7
166.9
168.8 in
Length
166.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
