The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 17.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1403
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
2690
4454
4278 mm
Length
4454 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
233 kg
13.75 %
BMW M235i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data