The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 220d Convertible (15 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 38,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 220d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
59.1
67.8
74.7
55.6
69.8
78.1
67.8 in
Width
69.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
99.1
162.6
105.9
174.5
162.6 in
Length
174.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.59 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 220d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 220d Cabrio
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 220d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 220d Cabrio
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
734 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
734 mi
BMW 220d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 220d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
