The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 41,700
 BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 24,400
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)
1774
1984
1808 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.31 %
BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
6.74 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
490 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data