The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,100
€ 19,700
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.2 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M135i
316 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.57 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
