The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 48,900
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 24,500
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.8 in
Length
170 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.8 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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