The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 38,500

€ 26,100

€ 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 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.8
78.1
58
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
105.9
174.5
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.63 %

General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.43 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
646 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
646 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data