Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420ivsAbarth 595C 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 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Abarth 595C

1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
184hp137kW
160hp119kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
54.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
538km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,657mm144in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,409mm55in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
370L
182L
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
35L
CO2 emissions
159g/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 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
54.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.4 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i has 24 hp more than Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 24 hp (18 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 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
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Abarth595C1.4 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
205 km/h
127 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet7.4 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i: 0.8 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

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
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
882 km
548 mi
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
538 km
335 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.4 s
205 km/h
127 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.2 s
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.4 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
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)420iAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
184 hp
137 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
538 km
335 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 420i

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 344 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 188 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

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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