The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 49,800
€ 22,600
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 3.6 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 7.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1411
1765
1984
1488
1825
2021
1765 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1488 mm
2690
4324
2524
4288
4324 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
269 kg
16.66 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.82 kg/bhp
9.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
