The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 32,500
€ 25,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 30.3 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 8.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1413
1774
1984
1502
1721
1897
1774 mm
Width
1721 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1413 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4432
2516
4129
4432 mm
Length
4129 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2516 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.17 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.72 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
51 mpg
51 mpg
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
587 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
201 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
