The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 30,900
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.79 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
484 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data