The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
 BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
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 BMT
BMW M140i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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