The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 45,200
€ 27,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.22 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
