The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 37,800
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.67 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
567 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
108 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data