The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 26,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (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 Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1468 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
177 kg
10.76 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
350 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
6.61 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
534 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
382 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data