The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,400
BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1411
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1748 mm
Width
1808 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4360 mm
Length
4278 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.44 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
300 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
11.17 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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