The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 25,500
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,600
 BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.59 %
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
30.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.31 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
610 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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