The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 37,800
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (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 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.43 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.36 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
567 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 220i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data