The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 24,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.8 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
14.85 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data