The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 49,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 M140i.
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
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 M140i
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
22.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
9C
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
409 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
409 mi
BMW M140i
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).
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
