The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 32,400

€ 25,400

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d Cabrio is 7.2 cm longer, 7.7 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1473
1825
2021
1748 mm
Width
1825 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2538
4288
4360 mm
Length
4288 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.32 %

General
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
300 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
10.99 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
58 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
399 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data