The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
€ 23,500
€ 47,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
58
71.9
79.6
55.6
69.8
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.8
105.9
174.5
168.8 in
Length
174.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
633 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
