The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 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 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
55.6
69.8
78.1
59.1
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
105.9
174.5
99.1
162.6
174.5 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.16 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
F23
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.83 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
621 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 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 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
