The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 38,500
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,100
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 15.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1482 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
9.63 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
11.08 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
646 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
646 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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