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| ×2017 BMW 4 Series 2dr Conv | ×2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Conv Comfortline | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$86,000 | CA$30,550 |
| Fees | CA$1,135 | CA$1,625 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,619/month | CA$575/month |
| Awards |  Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2017 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3,0 l I-6 | 1,8 l I-4 |
| Power | 425 hp @ 5,500 rpm (317 kW) | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 406 lb·ft @ 1,850 – 5,500 rpm (550 N·m) | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 517 km | 654 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 273 g/km | 196 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | optional | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35YR19 | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P275/35YR19 | P215/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 4 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm (184″) | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,869 mm (74″) | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,387 mm (55″) | 1,473 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm (111″) | 2,540 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,580 mm (62″) | 1,577 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,603 mm (63″) | 1,554 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,846 kg (4,070 lb) | 1,463 kg (3,225 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 4 | 4 |
| Trunk | 221 l | 201 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 77% | 74% |
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