The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 36,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 36,800
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 Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
168.7 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.78 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.96 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
495 mi
702 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
130.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
703 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data