The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.08 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
10.44 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft