The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 33,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
168.4 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
BMW 118i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
484 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data