The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 42,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 3.6 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.93 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
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 M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
