The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 42,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.58 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
