The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 36,700

€ 32,000

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 7.3 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
1490
1821
2021
1411
1748
1934
1821 mm
Width
1748 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1490 mm
Height
1411 mm
2540
4286
2660
4360
4286 mm
Length
4360 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.7 %

General
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i Cabrio
Performance
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio
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10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.78 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
684 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
684 mi
477 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
325 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
225 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data