The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 34,400
€ 25,400
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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
58
71.9
79.6
55.6
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
99.9
168.8
104.7
171.7
168.8 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.79 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d Cabrio
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30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
880 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
