The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 40,700
BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 230i Cabrio is 15.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.47 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.49 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
497 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data