The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M240i Cabrio xDrive Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 56,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 is 32.5 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 9.9 cm taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
1502
1721
1897
1403
1774
1984
1721 mm
Width
1774 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1502 mm
Height
1403 mm
2516
4129
2690
4454
4129 mm
Length
4454 mm
2516 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
385 kg
21.88 %

General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
101 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1520 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
148 NM
500 NM
BMW M240i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
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13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
13.61 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
444 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
444 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.6
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
335 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data