The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
€ 34,400

€ 32,100

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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
1748
1934
1490
1821
2021
1748 mm
Width
1821 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1490 mm
2660
4360
2540
4286
4360 mm
Length
4286 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.65 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
11.17 kg/bhp
14.34 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
51 mpg
61 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 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
331 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
225 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data