The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,700
 BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
168.7 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.82 %
BMW 228i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i 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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
490 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
714 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data