The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 40,700
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.5 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.72 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.96 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.3 lb/hp
15.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
497 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
703 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data