The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
€ 26,000
€ 38,500
€ 26,000
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 is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1473
1808
2021
1413
1774
1984
1808 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
2540
4278
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
1468 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
10.49 %
General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.29 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
534 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d 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).
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
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
382 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
