The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 32,700
 BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1411
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)
1748
1934
1808 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1473 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)
2660
4360
4278 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1915 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.58 %
BMW 118d Cabrio (11 - 13)

General

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.22 kg/bhp
10.99 kg/bhp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
697 mi
661 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data