The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 56,300
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.4 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
175.4
168.4 in
Length
175.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
675 lb
17.4 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data