The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 36,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 7.3 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1748 mm
Width
1821 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4360 mm
Length
4286 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW 118d Cabrio (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.82 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
300 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
10.99 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
58 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
647 mi
684 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
100.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
325 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data