The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 32,000
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (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 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.69 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.36 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
31.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data