The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 Tiptronic (05 - 10)
€ 39,800
€ 26,700
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 30.3 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1413
1774
1984
1502
1721
1897
1774 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1413 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4432
2516
4129
4432 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.46 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
172 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
10.91 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
69 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
58 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
84.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
400 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
