The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,700
 BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 DSG (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 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 DSG (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 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
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
BMW 230i Convertible (16 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
497 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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