The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 48,900
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.4 in
Length
170 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.42 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft