The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,800
 BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 230i Cabrio
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 14.4 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 230i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
1774
1984
1825 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
Blueprint BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4432
4288 mm
Length
4432 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.79 %
BMW 230i Cabrio Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i 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
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
249 bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1450 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 230i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 230i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
13.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
13.74 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
BMW 230i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 230i Cabrio
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
539 mi
BMW 230i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 230i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 230i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
406 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data