The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 44,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
105.9
170.9
168.7 in
Length
170.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.21 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
