The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 35,700
BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 31,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 220i Cabrio is 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.5 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 220i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.83 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.43 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
529 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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