The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 26,100
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 40,500
 BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218d 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 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218d 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 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.71 %
BMW 218d Convertible Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
23.67 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
687 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data