The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 34,600
€ 24,400
€ 34,600
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 15.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1413
1774
1984
1473
1808
2021
1774 mm
Width
1808 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
2690
4432
2540
4278
4432 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1462 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.05 %
General
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.87 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
53 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
