The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 45,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 M140i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
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 M140i
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.33 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
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 M140i
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
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
