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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 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 power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • 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
1,535kg3,384lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
785km488mi
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
163g/km
152g/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
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
1,510 kg
3,329 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
237 km/h
147 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)228i6.1 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 0.5 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
743 km
462 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
785 km
488 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
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 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/h6.1 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/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
743 km
462 mi
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

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
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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