The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,400
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 33,800
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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