The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 26,500
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,800
 BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
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 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.09 %
BMW 230i Convertible Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
513 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data