The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 27,300
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 5.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.5 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.78 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
589 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
833 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data