The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,900
€ 19,500
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
170.2
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.55 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
