The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 33,700
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 218i Cabrio is 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3 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
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18)
100
168.7
174.5 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.22 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
22.41 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
42 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
610 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 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
719 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data