The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 33,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 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 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4454 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
10.21 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.93 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.2 kg/bhp
6.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
125 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
366 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data