The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 43,300
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 225d Cabrio is 15.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
229 kg
13.88 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
450 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
7.47 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
61 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data