The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 46,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
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 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.89 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
