The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 41,100
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
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
BMW 220i Cabrio
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.1 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
529 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 220i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data