The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 45,200
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
69.5
78.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.18 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft