The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft