The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1403 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
2540
4278
4454 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1452 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 kg
14.34 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
450 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.81 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
5.26 kg/bhp
9.81 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
378 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data