The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 36,000
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 218d Cabrio is 14.4 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4432 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
111 kg
6.96 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.78 kg/bhp
13.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
66 mpg
66 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
795 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data