The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 38,100
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.01 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.91 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
69 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
379 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data