The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 47,800
€ 19,700
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M140i is 19.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
1411
1765
1984
1498
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1498 mm
2690
4324
2515
4129
4324 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
229 kg
14.77 %
General
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
F21
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
393 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
