The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 24,100
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
 BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.69 %
BMW 218i Convertible (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.29 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
503 mi
513 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data