The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 46,900
 BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 kg
16.38 %
BMW 135i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
400 NM
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
13.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.55 kg/bhp
5.58 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
371 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data