The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 40,500
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 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 (18 - ..)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1479 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 218d Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
181 kg
10.9 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
11.22 kg/bhp
14.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
60 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
687 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
375 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data