The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 54,300
BMW M240i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1403
Blueprint BMW M240i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1403 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW M240i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4454 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW M240i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
248 kg
14.5 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

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5.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.1 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
38 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
350 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data