The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 46,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.43 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F21
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
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
