The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 31,600

€ 49,800

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 3.8 cm shorter, 5.6 cm wider and 9.1 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1502
1821
2021
1411
1765
1984
1821 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1502 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4286
2690
4324
4286 mm
Length
4324 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
6.87 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
712 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
409 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
376 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L