The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 43,300
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
174.5 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.58 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
16.46 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data