The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 46,600
![BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23-17.png)
€ 35,100
![VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Beetle_Cabrio_16-13.webp)
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 14.4 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1413
1774
1984
1473
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
2690
4432
2538
4288
4432 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1528 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
![BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_2er_F23-17.png)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
7.67 %
![VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Beetle_Cabrio_16-13.png)
General
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
450 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
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VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
7.49 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
58 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
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 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
372 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data