The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,800
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI DSG (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
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.09 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
109 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
47 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
539 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
113.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 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
391 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data