The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,300
€ 48,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100
168.7
105.1
170
168.7 in
Length
170 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.64 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
