The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 BMW M235i Cabrio is 6.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
175.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.21 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
719 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data