The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 26,300
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.59 %
General
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
