The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 40,500
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,200
 VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.3 %
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
24.73 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
50 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
687 mi
417 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data