The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
 BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data