The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 30,900
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
 BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.17 %
BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.78 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data