The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 29,000
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
168.4 in
Length
175.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data