The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 46,600
€ 22,100
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 30.3 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1413
1774
1984
1502
1721
1897
1774 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1413 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4432
2516
4129
4432 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
304 kg
18.37 %
General
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
450 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Performance
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
217 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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7.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
7.49 kg/bhp
18.26 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
58 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
659 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
