The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 49,100
 BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT is 17.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1808 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1403 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
2690
4454
4278 mm
Length
4454 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 kg
16.72 %
BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
13.41 kg/bhp
5.2 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data