The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)

€ 53,200
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,700
 VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (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 2.0
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW M235i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.04 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)

General

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
F23
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
322 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW M235i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

Performance

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

▶ REPLAY
11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.9 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
11.95 lb/hp
27.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M235i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
390 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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