The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (08 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 28,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i 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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.22 %
General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
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 BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
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21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
523 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
