The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

€ 38,400
BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 220d Cabrio
€ 26,500
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 BMW 220d Cabrio is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.93 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)

General

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
18.98 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
734 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
108 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data