The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 36,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
16
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
125 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 TSI BMT
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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
