The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 45,500
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 Convertible 2.0 is 9.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
54.8
68.8
76.1
67.8 in
Width
68.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.1 in
Height
54.8 in
99.1
162.6
104.7
171.7
162.6 in
Length
171.7 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
15.5 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
9C
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
388 mi
Range
383 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
162.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
