The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 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 2.9 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
68.8
76.1
58.7
71.7
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
171.7
100
168.7
171.7 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.64 %

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 automatic 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
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
31.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
730 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data