The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 44,000
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.4 cm shorter, 5.6 cm wider and 9.1 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
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
4340
4286 mm
Length
4340 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.35 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
381 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
