The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 32,000
€ 34,800
€ 32,000
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 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1502
1821
2021
1421
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1502 mm
Height
1421 mm
2540
4286
2660
4239
4286 mm
Length
4239 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.62 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.71 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
5.71 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
503 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
