The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 34,400
€ 24,700
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 23.1 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1411
1748
1934
1502
1721
1897
1748 mm
Width
1721 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1411 mm
Height
1502 mm
2660
4360
2516
4129
4360 mm
Length
4129 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.67 %
General
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
300 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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11.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
11.17 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
51 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
388 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
