The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 49,100
€ 22,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
55.2
69.8
78.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.2 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
175.4
99.1
162.6
175.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3693 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
714 lb
19.34 %
General
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
