The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Cabrio (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 26,100
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1392
1748
1934
1473
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1392 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
10.99 %
General
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
400 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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5.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
5.51 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
383 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
