The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

€ 29,400
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 32,500
 BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 29,400
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 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 218i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
69.8
78.1
71.2 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 TSI (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)
105.9
174.5
168.4 in
Length
174.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.29 %
BMW 218i Convertible (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
16
Generation
F23
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.64 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
455 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TSI
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 218i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
844 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data