Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

425d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,406kg3,100lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
98.5s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
225L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
55L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
29.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI has 2 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
1,406 kg
3,100 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)425d
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)425d7.3 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 0.4 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)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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)425d
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
1,056 km
656 mi
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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)425d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI 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)425d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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)425d
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,406 kg
3,100 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 425dVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 309 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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