The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 45,500
BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.67 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.16 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
719 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data