The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17.83 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
108 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data