The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 32,700
BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

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 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1915 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
10.45 %
BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

 REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.35 kg/bhp
10.99 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
560 mi
661 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
372 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data