The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 31,700
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 31,700
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 Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168.7 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.4 %
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

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
6-speed manual 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
579 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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