The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 34,800
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
 BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 118i Cabrio
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
58.7
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
71.7
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
100
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
168.7 in
Length
171.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.37 %
BMW 118i Convertible (11 - 13)

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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
506 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
506 mi
BMW 118i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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