The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,500
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,700
 BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 25,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.9 %
BMW 228i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
13.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
13.75 kg/bhp
6.74 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
58 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
490 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data