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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425dvsVolkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016 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

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
220hp164kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
89.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,188km738mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,538mm100in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
225L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
55L

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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
32.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d: 4 hp (3 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)Facelift 20162.0 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
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,453 kg
3,203 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 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)425d6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
1,188 km
738 mi
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
797 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425d
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 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
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)425dVolkswagenBeetle Convertible (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,188 km
738 mi
797 km
495 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 425d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 390 km (243 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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