The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 47,800
€ 24,500
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.6
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
105.9
170.2
99.4
168.8
170.2 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.06 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
