The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 30,600
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 49,100
 BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW M235i Cabrio
€ 30,600
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 Convertible 2.0 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.2
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (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 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
175.4
168.4 in
Length
175.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.21 %
BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 Convertible 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data