The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 39,900
€ 28,500
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
