The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.5 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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