The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 25,400
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.2
69.8
78.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.2 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
175.4
99.1
162.6
175.4 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
18.74 %
General
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.55 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
414 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
