The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 135i Cabrio (08 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 44,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1473
1808
2021
1411
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4278
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
11.52 %
General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
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10.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.74 kg/bhp
5.55 kg/bhp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
670 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
