The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (05 - 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 1.9 TDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.12 %
General
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
9C
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
104 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio
Performance
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
30.23 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
673 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
621 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
