The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.6 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 DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
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
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.81 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 4500 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
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
697 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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