The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 220d Convertible (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 41,800

€ 26,000

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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.
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
69.8
78.1
58
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
105.9
174.5
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
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.56 %

General
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
19.57 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
634 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 220d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data