The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Cabrio (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 49,400
€ 23,300
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 M240i Cabrio is 32.5 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 9.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
1403
1774
1984
1502
1721
1897
1774 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1403 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4454
2516
4129
4454 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
315 kg
18.64 %
General
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
F23
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
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5.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.04 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
390 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
390 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
