The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 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 Convertible 1.4 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
69.8
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3236 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.48 %
BMW 218d Convertible (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
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
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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