The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 39,800
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 28,000
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 Steptronic (17 - 18)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (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 Steptronic (17 - 18)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (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
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
69 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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