The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,000
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 26,600
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 slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
168.4 in
Length
170.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.13 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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