The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

€ 38,500
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 36,800
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 14.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 7.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1490
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
1821
2021
1774 mm
Width
1821 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1490 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
2540
4286
4432 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
1640 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.21 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
11.08 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
646 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
646 mi
495 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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