The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)

€ 29,000
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16) VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,500
 BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..) BMW 218d Cabrio
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is 15.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1473
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
1808
2021
1413
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
1774
1984
1808 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
2540
4278
Blueprint BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)
2690
4432
4278 mm
Length
4432 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.23 %
BMW 218d Cabrio (18 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
BMW 218d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.17 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
54 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
646 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
646 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data