The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 38,400
€ 24,700
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMW 220d Cabrio is 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
55.6
69.8
78.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
174.5
99.1
162.6
174.5 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.62 %
General
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
187 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 220d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
18.98 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
53 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
734 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
734 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
