The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,100
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 29,200
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 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 Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.5 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 220i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 220i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
19.67 lb/hp
21.63 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
42 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
529 mi
610 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
833 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data