The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 30,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 2 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 (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
71.9 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 (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
168.8 in
Length
174.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
BMW 218i Convertible (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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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