The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 32,000
€ 26,200
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.6
68.8
76.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
68.8 in
Width
67.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
104.7
171.7
99.1
162.6
171.7 in
Length
162.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.21 %
General
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
E88
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
141 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i Cabrio
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
23.77 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
477 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
477 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
130.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
