The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 53,500
 BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M240i Cabrio
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 2.0 is 12.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW M240i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.2
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
175.4
162.6 in
Length
175.4 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
767 lb
19.82 %
BMW M240i Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
335 hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M240i Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
414 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
414 mi
BMW M240i 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).
147.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW M240i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data