The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

€ 27,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
 BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
BMW 228i Convertible (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
242 hp
BMW 228i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

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

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.72 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 228i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data