Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420ivsAbarth 595C · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

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

New comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
VS

Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
184hp137kW
145hp108kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
206Nm152lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
-
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
105.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
39.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,660mm144in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,408mm55in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
370L
185L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
35L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420iAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet5,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
39.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
184 hp
137 kW
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i has 39 hp more than Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
206 Nm
152 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
1,075 kg
2,370 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
230 km/h
143 mph
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i8.2 s
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet7.8 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i has more power, Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
909 km
565 mi
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
184 hp
137 kW
145 hp
108 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
583 km
362 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420iAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 326 km (202 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 625 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i
Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth5951.4 T-Jet
420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 MultiAir
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth124 Spider1.4 MultiAir
420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 TSI
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
420i
420i
VS
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 TFSI COD ultra
VS
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 20161.4 TFSI COD ultra
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i vs Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet - car comparison - FastVsFaster