The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

€ 34,700
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 34,700
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.2 %
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

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 manual 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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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 1300 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
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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