The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 42,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1486
1808
2021
1411
1765
1984
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1486 mm
Height
1411 mm
2537
4278
2690
4324
4278 mm
Length
4324 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
551 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
397 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L