The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 41,100
 BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 220i Cabrio
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 220i Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
162.6 in
Length
174.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.86 %
BMW 220i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 220i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 220i Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 220i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 220i Cabrio
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
529 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
529 mi
BMW 220i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.6 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 220i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
BMW 220i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data