The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 36,000
€ 22,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
55.6
69.8
78.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
174.5
99.1
162.6
174.5 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.3 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
712 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
23.76 lb/hp
40.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
751 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
