The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 47,800
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 4.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
54.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (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 1.8 5V Turbo
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.08 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
302 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
12.23 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
27 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
383 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
383 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
162.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 135i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data