The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 46,400
€ 19,700
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.6
69.5
78.1
59
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
105.9
170.2
99
162.6
170.2 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.92 %
General
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 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 New Beetle 2.0
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
