The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 45,200

€ 26,700

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 4.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1411
1765
1984
1486
1808
2021
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1486 mm
2690
4324
2537
4278
4324 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.78 %

General
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
468 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L