The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 46,800
 BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
10.36 %
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic Sport (17 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i 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
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
249 bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
513 mi
BMW 230i 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data