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 2.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
170.9
99.9
168.4
170.9 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.23 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
