The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 46,900

€ 24,700

€ 46,900
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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1473
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 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 1.2 TSI BMT
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
264 kg
15.67 %

General
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
5.58 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
30 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
350 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data