The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

€ 41,700
BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 34,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 14.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 7.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1774 mm
Width
1821 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4432 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1630 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.62 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 228i Cabrio
350 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
6.74 kg/bhp
10.61 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 228i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
490 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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