The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 51,400
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (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 Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (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 1.9 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
15.87 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.61 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
409 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data