The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
€ 39,600

€ 29,400

€ 39,600
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 228i Cabrio is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.6
69.8
78.1
58
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
105.9
174.5
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 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.64 %

General
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.67 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
455 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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).
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 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
844 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data