The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 21,500
€ 34,400
€ 21,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.7
166.9
162.6 in
Length
166.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.32 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
9C
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
422 mi
Range
397 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
