The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 38,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
58
71.2
79.6
55.6
69.8
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.4
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.04 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
29.42 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
560 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
560 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
820 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
