The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Convertible (17 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 37,800

€ 34,700
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the BMW 218d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
58.7
71.7
79.6
55.6
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
105.9
174.5
168.7 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.81 %

General
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Convertible 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Cabrio
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23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Cabrio
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
751 mi
BMW 218d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 218d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
725 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data