The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

€ 46,600
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 29,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 15.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1413
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.15 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)

General

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
450 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.55 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
7.49 kg/bhp
7.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
58 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
383 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data