The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 21,900

€ 34,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.4
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.87 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
560 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
576 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).
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
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data