The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
175.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
15.23 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data