The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,300
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.72 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
557 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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