The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 51,400
 BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 26,300
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 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
168.4 in
Length
175.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.74 %
BMW M235i Convertible Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

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

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
409 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data