The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Cabrio (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
€ 49,400

€ 36,800

€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio is 16.8 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 8.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1403
1774
1984
1490
1821
2021
1774 mm
Width
1821 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1403 mm
Height
1490 mm
2690
4454
2540
4286
4454 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
7.04 %

General
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.04 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
390 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
390 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
319 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data