The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 54,300
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
175.4 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
15.09 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.25 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data