The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Cabrio Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 36,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i 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 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
1462 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.34 %
General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 218i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.06 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
727 mi
529 mi
BMW 218i 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
