The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 53,500

€ 26,600

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1403
1774
1984
1473
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1403 mm
Height
1473 mm
2690
4454
2538
4288
4454 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
271 kg
15.44 %

General
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
500 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
5.24 kg/bhp
13.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
36 mpg
66 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data