The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 46,900
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
15.37 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.3 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
350 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data