The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,500
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 BMT (13 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.21 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
788 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
108 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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