The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 39,600
€ 24,700
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 30.3 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
12.61 %
General
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
F23
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
350 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 228i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
6.65 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
475 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
