The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 32,700
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.27 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.23 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
49 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
661 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data