The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 45,200
€ 24,300
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
170.2
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.15 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
