The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 34,400
€ 23,300
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
171.7
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
