The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 32,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.38 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
506 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
506 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
869 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
