The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 49,400
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
175.4 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW M240i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.12 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
28 mpg
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
390 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data