The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 25,400
€ 51,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.9 TDI is 12.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.2
69.8
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.2 in
99.1
162.6
105.9
175.4
162.6 in
Length
175.4 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
16.36 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M240i Cabrio
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
11.22 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
437 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
437 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
