The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 32,500
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 24,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.2 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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
174.5 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3223 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.88 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data