The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1403 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4454 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
11.7 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.2 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
33 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data