The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 42,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
BMW M135i
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW M135i
9C
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW M135i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
431 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
