The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,800
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
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 (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
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 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.9 %
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
141 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
24.62 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
576 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
113.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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