Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220ivsAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Abarth 124 Spider

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
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Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
95.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,054mm160in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,233mm49in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,310mm91in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,496mm59in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,503mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
280L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
52L
45L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAirPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
29.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has 14 hp more than Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
231 km/h
144 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has more power, Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
800 km
497 mi
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Abarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,054 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,233 mm
48.5 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iAbarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 MultiAir

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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