The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 22,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.19 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.57 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data