The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 37,500
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
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 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.51 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.55 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
38 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
521 mi
560 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
117.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
820 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data