The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 39,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.6 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
1488
1825
2021
1411
1765
1984
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1488 mm
Height
1411 mm
2524
4288
2690
4324
4288 mm
Length
4324 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.13 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
