The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M235i Cabrio (15 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 49,100
€ 24,700
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 New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 is 32.5 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 9.9 cm taller than the BMW M235i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i 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 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
268 kg
16 %
General
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
113 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
172 NM
450 NM
BMW M235i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Cabrio
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.2 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
12.45 kg/bhp
5.2 kg/bhp
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M235i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
388 mi
Range
380 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
388 mi
380 mi
BMW M235i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
166.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M235i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
BMW M235i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
201 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
