The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 24,400
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 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 Convertible 1.6 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3223 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.33 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 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

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
30.99 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data