The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Convertible (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 44,900
€ 21,900
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 BMW 135i Cabrio is 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
54.8
68.8
76.1
58
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.8 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.65 %
General
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
383 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
