The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 42,200
€ 20,800
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 M135i is 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59 in
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.02 %
General
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
F21
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
