The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
€ 25,400
€ 47,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 225d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d 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 225d Cabrio
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.34 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
101 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d Cabrio
108 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
29 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
673 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
428 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
