The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 44,000
€ 18,400
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1411
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4340
2537
4278
4340 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
274 kg
17.23 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
5.03 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
