The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 53,500
BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1403
Blueprint BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
2690
4454
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4454 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1454 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
301 kg
17.15 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.24 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data