Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    850 km
    528 mi
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
850km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
468L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
51L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 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)228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,430 kg
3,153 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)228i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i6.0 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 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)228i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 0.7 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
162 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)228i
776 km
482 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
850 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 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)228i
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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)228i
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
850 km
528 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
162 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) 228iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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