The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 25,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
68.8
76.1
58
71.9
79.6
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
104.7
171.7
99.9
168.8
171.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
523 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
