The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 34,600
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 32,200
 VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 14.4 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1413
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
1774
1984
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1774 mm
Width
1825 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1413 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4432
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
4432 mm
Length
4288 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.03 %
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
220 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
11.87 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
53 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
394 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
225 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data