The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 49,800
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
124 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft