The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Convertible (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 34,200
€ 23,300
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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 1.6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
F23
Generation
9C
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
25.91 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
587 mi
444 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
