The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 46,800
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 32,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI.
BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
249 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 230i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.03 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
14.61 lb/hp
16.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 230i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
513 mi
438 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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