The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 49,100
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.08 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.47 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
380 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data