The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 29,200

€ 32,700

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.32 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118d 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.63 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
661 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data