The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,600
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 43,300
 BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 TSI is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
1487 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
9.88 %
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
450 NM
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
7.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
7.18 kg/bhp
7.47 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
61 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
455 mi
702 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
142.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
383 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data