The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

€ 24,700
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
€ 47,300
 BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19) BMW 225d Cabrio
€ 24,700
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 2.0 is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 225d Cabrio.
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
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 2.0 (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)
105.9
174.5
162.6 in
Length
174.5 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
17.24 %
BMW 225d Convertible Steptronic Sport (18 - 19)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
113 hp
221 hp
BMW 225d Cabrio
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 225d Cabrio

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
114 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27.45 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 225d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
27 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
673 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
388 mi
673 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
BMW 225d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data