The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Cabrio (10 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 24,700
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 11 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1392
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1392 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
258 kg
15.5 %
General
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
400 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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5.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
5.51 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
383 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
