The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 44,000
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
170.9 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.5 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft