The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Cabrio (08 - 11)
€ 24,400
€ 28,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 8.2 cm shorter, 6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1473
1808
2021
1411
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4278
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.21 %
General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
727 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
523 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
