The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)

€ 29,200
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT is 14.4 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
1825
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1825 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
2538
4288
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
2690
4432
4288 mm
Length
4432 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1452 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
188 kg
11.46 %
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
9.81 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
378 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data