The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 51,700
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 TDI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (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 Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (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 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.09 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.22 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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