The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 48,900
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
170 in
Length
168.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F40
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-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
141 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft