The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Cabrio (17 - 18)
€ 32,200
€ 37,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 14.4 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1473
1825
2021
1413
1774
1984
1825 mm
Width
1774 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1413 mm
2538
4288
2690
4432
4288 mm
Length
4432 mm
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.63 %
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 dual clutch 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Cabrio
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10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.31 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
712 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
394 kg
Maximum Payload
390 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
