The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 47,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
1486
1808
2021
1411
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1411 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.42 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M140i
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
448 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
