The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)

€ 31,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
€ 39,600
 BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16) BMW 228i Cabrio
€ 31,300
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TSI is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 228i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
1808
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio (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 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.52 %
BMW 228i Cabrio (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
BMW 228i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 228i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
7.64 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
BMW 228i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
BMW 228i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 228i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
438 mi
475 mi
BMW 228i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 228i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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