The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 44,800
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
170.9 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.3 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
F20
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.13 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
380 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft