The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 39,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
59
67.8
74.7
55.6
69.5
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
55.6 in
99
162.6
105.9
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
404 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
