The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 30,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 118i Cabrio is 7.2 cm longer, 7.7 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1473
1825
2021
1748 mm
Width
1825 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1411 mm
Height
1473 mm
2660
4360
2538
4288
4360 mm
Length
4288 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.66 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
190 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
10.6 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
45 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
523 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
523 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
