The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 31,300
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13) VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
€ 34,800
 BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118d Cabrio
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TSI is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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 DSG (13 - 13)
100
168.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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
BMW 118d Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
BMW 118d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
16.84 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
BMW 118d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
438 mi
576 mi
BMW 118d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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