The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 31,600
€ 34,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E81
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 manual 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
712 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 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
