The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 228i Cabrio is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.94 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data