The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 31,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
175.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.63 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
526 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data