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.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2016
VS

Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,085 kg
    2,392 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 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
1,085kg2,392lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
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Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
49.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
603km375mi
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
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Trunk volume
370L
185L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
35L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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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
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
49.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
89 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
1,085 kg
2,392 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
210 km/h
130 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-Jet8.0 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: 0.2 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.8 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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
603 km
375 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
8.0 s
210 km/h
130 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i 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
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,085 kg
2,392 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
134 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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.

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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 UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 306 km (190 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 615 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 19 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

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