The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 46,900
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 22,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.2 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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 4500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.3 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data