The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

€ 46,900
BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 29,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1411
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 kg
11.75 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
400 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.55 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
5.58 kg/bhp
7.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
30 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data