The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,000
 BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.43 %
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.48 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
842 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data