Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsChevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible

2.0

275 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Power
252hp188kW
275hp205kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,659kg3,657lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,784mm188in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,344mm53in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
280L
206L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
72L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iChevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.05,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 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)230i
252 hp
188 kW
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
275 hp
205 kW

Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0 has 23 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
1,659 kg
3,657 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)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0 has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0: 1.3 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)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
765 km
475 mi
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 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
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 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)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.1 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)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iChevroletCamaro VI Convertible2.0
Power
252 hp
188 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,659 kg
3,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) 230iChevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Is 119 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 2.0

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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