The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 40,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 New Beetle Convertible 1.6 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i 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 220i Cabrio
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.86 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 220i Cabrio
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.01 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
557 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
444 mi
557 mi
BMW 220i 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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 220i 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
