The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 39,600
BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 35,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
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 228i Cabrio is 14.4 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4432 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1528 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.09 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
350 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
6.65 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
372 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data