The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 43,300
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 43,300
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 M140i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
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 M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.65 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.04 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M140i
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 M140i
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 M140i
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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