The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,700
€ 42,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.6
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
99.9
168.4
105.9
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.77 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
468 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 TSI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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
