The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 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 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
55.6
69.8
78.1
59.1
67.8
74.7
69.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
174.5
99.1
162.6
174.5 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.46 %
General
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Performance
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.9 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.05 lb/hp
27.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
57 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
788 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 2.0
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
