The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW M235i Convertible (15 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 49,100

€ 36,800
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 BMT is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.2
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
100
168.7
105.9
175.4
168.7 in
Length
175.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.2 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
322 hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Cabrio
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15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.96 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 BMT
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
703 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data